Lynchpin
Why isn’t there a law against lynching? Every time men with guns get triggered, The bully comes out, and he wants to get even, So he cheats, to teach the object of his hate a lesson. Could it be, his … Continue reading Lynchpin
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Endangered Species
The facts of the matter: Democracy is better And freedom is best. But is it sustainable? Even though we are All created equal, Some of us have evolved, Into more equal beings. While others have regressed. So, to protect The … Continue reading Endangered Species
Trillionaire
I’m your regular Joe. I earn an average wage. I live in an apartment house, And I try to lead an aesthetic life. Now, if I were a trillionaire, I could be the world’s patron, And support millions of people. … Continue reading Trillionaire
Mayday, Mayday
All of my life, You’ve heard me say: “I’ll get to it, One day in May”. And every year, The month goes by; Then June arrives, To makes us sigh. Is it because, My liberal brain, Won’t let go; It’s … Continue reading Mayday, Mayday
Doomsday
When leaders say: “it will get worse before it gets better” they are dooming all of society. When the citizens hear this, they begin to anticipate that ‘it has to get worse before it can get better’. They begin to … Continue reading Doomsday
A New Beginning
Even though, it feels like you’re stuck in a perpetual loop. The age-old truth is now, even more evident—that in order to find meaning in your life, you must be able to set a goal. It might appear to be … Continue reading A New Beginning
Wild Cat
When you were a teenager and you would fly off the handle, I was always there to catch you. But I wasn’t there when the dog died, and you freaked out and spooked the neighbors. Yesterday somebody accidentally bumped into … Continue reading Wild Cat
Hospice
Does she see your unhappiness? If you put on a happy face, She will feel better. But If she sees–you’re upset, She’ll only be sad, Because she can’t help it, That she’s weak. Don’t let her hear your crying, Because … Continue reading Hospice
Near Miss
In the last 5 years, I’ve been driving to and from work. My regular route takes me down the same path every day. That I’m a creature of habit, is an understatement. Normally when I leave work at 5 pm, … Continue reading Near Miss
Living In Denial
You live to learn. You learn to live. There’s only one way to go. There’s no shortcut. The casinos are full of players, Who believe they can game the system. A few are born with the gift. But most aren’t … Continue reading Living In Denial
Pretender
How can I understand you, If I have no idea, What’s going on, Inside that mind of yours? How you got here, And where you think you’re going? So, tell me, What’s happening, What’s new in your life. What are … Continue reading Pretender
I Reflect You
There are mirrors in my eyes, For all to see. When I look into your eyes, I see a reflection of me. When I see youth, I remember, who I used to be. When I see maturity, I wonder, if … Continue reading I Reflect You
